Best halibut fish & chips! Clean place and friendly staff. I'd go back in a heartbeat!!! read more

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I must if visiting the area! The clam chowder is so yummy. The fish and chicks are a great choice too. Honestly, any fried item here is excellent! I love the oceany vibes of the restaurant! read more

I've been to the Sea Harvest location in Moss Landing and really enjoyed the food, so I decided to give the Monterey location a try. The outdoor patio is spacious and inviting, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. They offer a solid selection of seafood, and we especially enjoyed the calamari, fish and chips, and the grilled seafood. The prices are reasonable, too. The one thing I'd love to see improved is the beer selection and pricing. Paying $9 for a fairly average beer makes it hard to justify ordering one. Adding a few quality IPAs and offering more reasonable Happy Hour pricing would definitely make me more likely to come back. read more

YUM - YUM and YUM Came here on a recent visit Pleasantly Surprised Clam Chowder was delish - The Shrimp Burrito was Yummy Service was Good - Prices -normal for the area Peaceful spot on the Harbor If you are ever in this Area - Do yourself a Favor Stop here & Enjoy ! read more

Sea Harvest is a restaurant and fish market. For the restaurant, you order at the counter and get a little device when your order is ready for you to pick up at the counter. Super casual, but good, fresh seafood. I had the seafood kabob which had a whitefish, salmon, and a prawn along with onion and bell peppers, served with rice and steamed veggies. All very good. My friend had fried clams, which came with French fries and cole slaw. Unlike New England fried clams, these were in little strips. Not as good as those enjoyed in New England, but still pretty good. All considered, a tasty lunch. They have indoor seating and outdoor seating and parking was easy in their little lot. read more

Sea Harvest - Seafood kabob - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Stopped by on Friday 6/19 for an early lunch at about 11:45 am. The outdoor patio was pretty full but indoor seating was plentiful. At about 12:30, the interior was full. Interior is small and simple but that worked for us. This place is a fish market but also serves food and sells miscellaneous items (shirts, dog snacks). You order at the counter, find seating, and are given a pager. Utensils and napkins are available on the counter for you take what you need. Items ordered: Pint of clam chowder x2- Just okay for me. Plenty of clams but some had sand. Combination fish and chips- Delicious and the fries were good. Kids chicken tenders- Kiddo enjoyed this and his fries Special salmon patties and grilled shrimp with rice and veggies- 2 Salmon patties that tasted okay (I am not a huge cooked salmon fan but will try something different on occasion), 2 garlic shrimp, rice, and plenty of veggies. Garlic bread- Bread was light and not super dense. I also liked that this was not cheesy. Fish and chips- Generous amount of delicious fish and fries. read more

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It's a walk up and order place- nothing fancy. Got the combo fish, shrimp, calamari and chips. It was fine. Shrimp was under cooked so we did not finish it. Liked the patio seating. read more

Sea Harvest - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Surprisingly empty on a Saturday afternoon, came after a rough spartan race. Prices were affordable which I always thought any town by the sea would be expensive but then again this wasn't right by the ocean. Was a good feeling meal for the price just got some basic fish and chips and fish tacos which were both good. Loved the fish on the fish n chips tho but it is more on the oily side. Calamari was a little different than expected, personally wasn't a fan of it. They have outdoor seating as well after you walk in which was nice being outdoors. Solid solid spot for a coast town restaurant. Ugh didn't get a picture of my tacos :( read more

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The fish & chips were excellent - the batter was exactly how I liked... light, crispy, beer battered! The fish was moist inside. The petrale sole was nicely grilled with a crisp carmelized exterior. The fish was flaky and moist. Clam chowder was really good too. Nice, creamy, chunky texture with nice pieces of clam. We spent about $60 for everything. This is a no-frills place and we really enjoyed the food. Definitely a highlight of our trip being from LA. read more

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Stopped here for a quick lunch, extremely fresh and fast. We ordered fish tacos, calamari, oysters and some beers. Everything was quick, there was a long line so plan accordingly. The outside seating is first come first serve. read more

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When we were in Monterey for a conference I googled where do locals eat seafood and Sea Harvest popped up. It's a no frills seafood market and restaurant. You get in line, choose your seafood and the way you want it prepared. Grab a drink from the fridge and pay. Then find a seat either inside or outside. Wait for your buzzer to chime. I chose the bay scallops, fried. My husband got fish and chips. The portions are huge. And the prices are way less than cannery row. There's a small parking lot as well as street parking. The bathrooms are outside which was a little odd. read more

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Good place to stop by for a fresh seafood lunch - just be aware that you need to grab a table first before you can order food for dine-in or otherwise you can do take out. You order up at the counter - be sure to check out their daily specials. I had the grilled prawns and salmon patty special which came with rice and vegetables. The prawns had a delicious garlic butter sauce on them and the salmon patties were pretty good. My husband had the fried rockfish sandwich which came with fries and coleslaw. Tasty lunch overall! read more

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Food wasn't bad. I had ordered the clam chowder since I was craving it, & the Baja tacos... since it had been a min since I had fish tacos. I had it grilled, but maybe next time I'll try it fried. I would def add more sauce & Coleslaw. Maybe even more flavor as well. ;) Also, perfect spot to shop for your seafood!! Service was fair. Ambiance was ok. Small indoors, but more space in the back. read more

Sea Harvest - Clam Chowder. On my lunch break. - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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I was looking to avoid Cannery Row inflation prices and have a good fish and chips before heading back down south. The prices were a great deal and the fish for sale on display motivated me to get the combination platter which did not disappoint. Very fresh, comes out piping hot. Super succulent prawns and great cod and calamari strips. The coleslaw portion is comically small, but let's be real - who's here for the coleslaw? Great beer battered fries and the come with all the fixings - cocktail sauce, tartar, and malt vinegar. I love the mix of indoor and outdoor seating, all on nautical theme. Service was quick, not the most cheery and the cashier was on his phone a little bit, which is slightly unsanitary; but I got what came looking for. read more

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We went back to Sea Harvest after many years. Food quality seems to have gone up and now they have seating outside in a back patio. They have a small lot with parking, which is fine if you get there early. You pick up a menu from the counter and order, then grab a table and wait for the buzzer to go off. The space is casual and stuff is served on paper plates, so this is not a date night place! It's really cute with all of their nautical themed decorations. They also have a bunch of merchandise and food related gift items, if you're looking for the perfect souvenir. Employees were friendly and helpful. We ordered these items: Fish and Chips - highly recommended! They're fresh and have that classic flavor you're craving. We saw a lot of folks getting this one. Not a surprise! You get 4 hearty pieces, hot and crisp. The "chips" had a bit of batter and were crisp on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. Perfect! Comes with a tiny scoop of coleslaw. Sablefish with butter - the person at the counter said it just came in today. It was super fresh and cooked just perfectly. Sablefish isn't super fatty nor dry, it's just perfect. Veggies were fresh and cooked throughly with just a touch of crunch. Rice pilaf is quite flavorful and delicious, just a touch greasy, but in a good way! Sand Dabs - DH noticed this special after we already ordered, but he couldn't resist. Cost was based on weight + $8 for cooking. They were lightly battered and absolutely delicious. Clam Chowder (smallest size) - surprisingly good too. They must've improved their recipe since the last time we ate here. It's very thick and hearty with delicious, sweet, small pieces of clam. Overall, a fun place for a fresh, casual meal. You'll need to bus your own table after eating. Bathrooms are outside in the back. It's not as crowded as the fancier restaurants. Kids loved the food. We'll be back! read more

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Service was amazing food was even better 10/10 will definitely come back! I dipped my garlic bread in the clam chowder omg bombbbb read more

Sea Harvest - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

My husband and i looked at places to visit during our Monterey trip this month weeks in advance and we came across sea harvest. This place is a little hidden gem!! We tried so many different things off the menu and every single thing was delicious! We live 2.5 hours away and already are planing on making the trek back just for sea harvest. Also our 9 year old son said they have the best chicken strips he's ever tried in his life. So if you have a picky eater that doesn't venture from chicken strips and fries, apparently this is also the place lol! read more

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On a calm Friday afternoon, my partner and I were in Monterey to check out the aquarium. Before we went in we were feeling a little hungry, so we decided to stop by Sea Harvest. We ordered the Combination and Chips. It was pretty delicious and I can't really complain about how everything was. Was it the best fish and chips I've ever had, no, but was it bad, no. The seafood was cooked well and the fries were solid as well. read more

Sea Harvest - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Fresh and delicious seafood in a casual setting. We came in for dinner last night around 5:30pm and the dining room was already full (and we beat the line--by the time we were eating there was a line out the door). Lots of seating outside, but we didn't want to sit in the cold. We ordered a kids fish and chips, seafood pasta, combination seafood and chips, raw oysters, grilled scallops plate, and grilled rockfish plate. Everything surpassed my expectations. The oysters were so fresh and delicious! The fried items had a nice batter and didn't feel oily/greasy at all. The coleslaw, rice pilaf and fries were a great accompaniment to all the seafood. My scallops were a bit salty, but they were super succulent. The calamari was tender and the pasta had a ton of seafood and the cream sauce was fantastic. Servings were great too. Will definitely come back next time we're in the area. read more

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The gent behind the register was kind enough to try to personalize our order with garlic fries and doing fish + calamari (hold the shrimp since we were getting the cocktail). The order didn't come out just right but he really tried. They have a nice back patio with lots of picnic tables and umbrella ~ perfect for eating Al fresco on a beautiful afternoon! read more

Sea Harvest - Fish and garlic fries, prawn cocktail, fish and shrimp with garlic fries - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Delicious and satisfying! Would recommend and come back to try the rockfish sando or share fish and chips. My friend and I enjoyed the fairly light batter on the fish & chips, homemade coleslaw (with raisins!), tangy tartar sauce, and crispy fries. I would get it again. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her clam chowder. I liked it enough, and I only tolerate higher-quality clam chowder, since I am not a big fan of clams. The ambience is casual, relaxing, cutely themed, and complete with merch area (seasonings, tartar sauce, plushies, stickers, and hats/shirts). It was pretty full by noon. There is limited parking right next to the restaurant. We found a great/ free 90-min spot just 1 block up foam st and slightly up the hill. A good spot for smaller parties or families for casual eating. read more

Sea Harvest - Prices Feb 2026 are higher than listed on yelp! - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Local fresh seafood, casual environment with a self service style. What more could you want? The food was fantastic. Mostly locals come here so you know it's good. read more

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Expected popping hot fried fish, shrimp and calamari, as well as fries. Fish , fries and shrimps were lukewarm, barely hot. Calamari was better. Coleslaw was mediocre. Was not impressed at all. read more

Sea Harvest - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

I found this place on TikTok and decided to give it a try during my trip to Monterey. I ordered the Combination Fish & Chips, which came with fish, shrimp, calamari, fries, tartar sauce, and cocktail sauce. Overall, it was decent, but there were a few things that could've been better. The fish was a little dry and could've used a bit more seasoning. The calamari had a thicker breading than I would've liked, and there wasn't much squid inside. The shrimp was good, and the fries were just your standard fries. One thing I appreciated was how quickly the food came out. It was served hot and freshly fried. There was plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors, so finding a table wasn't an issue. They also have two single-stall, all-gender restrooms and a self-service water station with free cups. Parking is pretty limited, so I'd recommend parking a little farther away and enjoying the walk over if you can't find a spot nearby. read more

Sea Harvest - Combination & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

Food: everything is good except for the salad. Not much vegetable choice. Salad only serve Caesar. Price: good value read more

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Nice seafood spot! Fresh and plenty of seating. - Fish and chips : nice thin but crispy and flavorful batter. Fish was fresh, fries were also crispy! Comes with tartar sauce - calmari : very fresh and soft, not chewy. Wish it came with tentacle pieces. Had herb batter - fish tacos : chose fried - great portion and the coleslaw went so well with it! - clam chowder : very creamy, had a good amount of clams! A decent clam chowder! read more

Sea Harvest - Fish & Chips, calamari basket, fish taco, Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

I always heard that this place has the best fish and chips so I had to go try it out. Nice local spot, with great outdoor seating. Nice selection of seafood as well. The fish and chips was fresh, but nothing spectacular to me. I definitely has better seasoned fish and chips than this place. Service was a bit slow, 1 guy running the entire front and looks like 1 guy cooking in the back. read more

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Was craving fish and chips so I stopped by. This is a casual eatery with both indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a table and order at the front. They have a huge selection of fresh seafood to choose from in addition to their menu. The fish and chips was a classic, so delicious! A great meal to fill you up if you're craving some seafood while in Monterey read more

Sea Harvest - fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Quaint little place with in and outdoor dining. Thera is also a seafood market counter if you want to purchase something to cook at home. Did the sea bass and chowder bowl. Quick, good portion. read more

Sea Harvest - Sea bass and rice - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

What a great little place just a couple of blocks up from cannery row. A legit fish market for the locals, that serves up great dishes. Enjoyed the rock fish sandwich. Service was friendly and quick. Definitely would be back to try more. read more

Tried the fried oysters, grilled fish sandwich, combo (fried shrimp, calamari and fish and chips) and clam chowder. Calamari is in a stick shape, batter could have used more flavor. Liked the crunch of the fish and chips but also could have used more seasoning. Star of the show is definitely the chowder, which we got a quart of to share. There are several indoor tables and outdoor picnic tables. Bathrooms are in a separate building outside the restaurant next to the picnic tables. Parking: Free and limited in their private lot. Paid street parking. read more

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Visiting on a Sunday while at the Monterey bay aquarium. Sea harvest is walking distance from the aquarium and I've heard great things so I had to check it out for myself. I ordered the fish and chips, calamari for the table and a few of us wanted to try the clam chowder so we split a pint. Upon entering you first are met with the fish counter where on display is beautifully fresh looking fish. This restaurant is sit down but you have to order at the front counter and a buzzer is handed to you for self pick up. The fish and chips had a nice flavor but did get soggy while eating. Suggestion would be to serve the fish along side the fries and not directly on top to avoid them from getting soggy. The calamari had good flavor, but the texture was dense and a bit underwhelming. The star of the show was their clam chowder (not pictured). No complaints just absolute perfection. read more

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Stopped here for lunch after visiting the aquarium. It wasn't busy at all. We didn't have to wait in line to order. We placed our order at the counter and found a table to sit at. They give you a device that vibrates when your order is ready. Both my husband and I got the halibut fish and chips and split a clam chowder. Our order was ready quickly. Our food was hot and fresh. The halibut was very good. I had mine with cocktail sauce. I don't care for tartar sauce. They also had malt vinegar available. The fries were hot and crispy. The clam chowder was piping hot and very good. They have fresh fish you can buy to take home and prepare. They also had mini store of sauces and merch. There was plenty of seating inside. The gentleman at the counter was very nice and helpful. read more

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LOCATION: Foam/Hoffman WHAT WE ORDERED: * Crispy Artichoke Hearts ($10.95) * Calamari ($11.95) * Prawn Cocktail ($12.95) * 6 Oysters ($18.95) * Clam Chowder pint ($7.95) * Fish & Chips w/ fries and coleslaw ($18.95) The taste of everything was very average. All very plain and lacking flavor. The oysters had no depth. The most disappointing was the calamari. It had no crisp or crunch, and it was more like a fish stick than anything. The best item we got had to be the clam chowder, and even that was just a little bit better than okay. The prices are very fair for seafood. Wish it was a little more tasty. read more

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Wanted a casual dinner near our hotel in Monterey. Our group of three took a short walk to Sea Harvest. Sea Harvest is a fast casual restaurant and fish market. There's ample seating indoor and more outdoor. We placed an order at the counter then sat at a table. Our group ordered a variety of items. I opted for the Chilean sea bass prepared with butter and garlic. It was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. I also enjoyed several spoonfuls of my husband's clam chowder served in a bread bowl. It was rich and flavorful. I couldn't resist getting a few bites of the fries that we all shared. Everyone in my party was also pleased with their entrees. This was one of my favorite meals during our weekend stay in Monterey. Highly recommend checking out Sea Harvest, especially if you like seafood! read more

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Really great lunch! Tried the halibut sandwich, 10/10, and fish and chips; halibut and rock fish. Enjoyed every bite. Outdoor seating to enjoy a beautiful day and making it easier with little ones. Really glad we walked here from the aquarium for our lunch! read more

Sea Harvest - Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Came here today for our anniversary lunch and had both the fish and chips and the fish tacos. We last came here about four years ago and the food is as good as we remember it. The fish and chips are the best we ever had with a nice light batter and fish was very moist. Well done! The fish tacos were great too! Absolute gem for fresh seafood. read more

Sea Harvest - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

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Always Great service, Great food!! Funny side note: I did feel a little assaulted while eating the coleslaw and seeing a raisin. For fresh seafood with reasonable prices this is the place. read more

Sea Harvest - The aftermath ! Combination - Seafood Near Me - Monterey, California

We love stopping here for sea food when we're close by. The food is always fresh and if you catch them at the right time they will even stream mussels or clams for you if they aren't too busy! The oysters had not sand whatsoever and were delicious! The shrimp were so fresh that the shells came off clean and the mussels were delicious and buttery. They are an operational fish market so you know everything is going to be fresh! Love that there is a big backyard so on a nice day you can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine but also have the option to sit indoors. read more

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I've been to Sea Harvest many times over the years, and I keep coming back for one reason -- their seafood is always fresh, clean, and inviting. What impresses me most is that, even though they operate both as a restaurant and a fish market, the space is spotless and you don't get that heavy fish smell you often encounter at harbor-side seafood shops. That tells you everything about how carefully they handle their product. On this visit, the clam chowder was thick and full of real substance, the Ahi tuna salad and swordfish plate were generous in portion and prepared with respect for the ingredients, and the salmon/scallop pasta was hearty and balanced. The beer list -- with plenty of California microbrews, from white ales to IPA -- pairs nicely with the food. The cooking here is straightforward, with light seasoning that lets the freshness of the seafood speak for itself. When ingredients are this good, simplicity is the best approach. No gimmicks, just letting the seafood shine. And the portions are no joke -- you walk out full, feeling the money you spent was absolutely worth it. If one day I spot a fish in their market case that I really want on the spot, I'd be more than happy to ask if the kitchen could prepare it. The combination of market freshness, honest cooking, and generous portions makes this place unique. Sea Harvest isn't about being fancy. It's about freshness, generosity, and staying true to its fishing-town roots. -- Dr. C Only writing for what truly earns the stars. read more

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